Asan Pranayam Mudra Bandh

SR No.: 009366
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Satyanand Saraswati Swami
Publisher: Yoga Publication Trust
Publication Year: 2002
Total Pages: 560
Language: Hindi
Classification: Book_Devnagari
File Size: 5 MB

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lower the navel, chest, shoulders and finally the forehead to the floor. Relax the lower back muscles.
This is one round. Breathing: Inhale while raising the torso.
Breathe normally in the final position or retain the breath if the pose is held for a short time.
Exhale while lowering the torso. Duration: Practise up to 5 rounds, gradually increasing the
length of time in the final position. Awareness: Physical - on synchronising the breath with the
movement and the smooth, systematic arching movement of the back.
Spiritual - on swadhisthana chakra. Sequence: This asana gives maximum benefits if preceded or
followed by a forward bending asana. It may also be performed in conjunction with shalabhasana and dhanur
asana for effective general health of the back and spine. Contra-indications: People suffering from peptic ulcer, hernia,
intestinal tuberculosis or hyperthyroidism should not
practise this asana without expert guidance. Benefits: This asana can relocate slipped disc, remove backache
and keep the spine supple and healthy. A stiff spine interferes with all nervous impulses sent from the brain to the body and vice versa. By arching the spine, improving circulation in the back region and toning the nerves, better communication between the brain and body results. This asana tones the ovaries and uterus, and helps alleviate menstrual and other gynaecological disorders. It stimulates the appetite, alleviates constipation and is beneficial for all the abdominal organs, especially the liver and kidneys. The adrenal glands, situated on top of the kidneys, are also massaged and stimulated to work more efficiently. The secretion of cortisone is maintained and the thyroid gland is regulated. On a pranic level, bhujangasana has a strong effect on all the organs related to swadhisthana, manipura, anahata and vishuddhi chakras.
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